106 new COVID-19 positive cases detected in Meghalaya, total active cases 1133

Shillong, Aug 23 : Meghalaya reported 106 new COVID-19 positive cases on Sunday , taking active cases to 1133.

In East Khasi Hills district, 64 new cases were reported including 26 from Armed force/Para military and 38 civilians, East Jaintia Hills 03, Ri Bhoi district 03, West Khasi Hills district 16,  North Garo Hills 01, West Garo Hills 09 which include 03 Armed force/Para military and 06 civilians and in South Garo hills district 10 all from Armed force/Para military.

Out of 1133 active cases, in East Khasi Hills 723, which includes 267 Armed force/Para military and 456 civilians  . In west Khasi Hills District 44 cases , South West Khasi Hills 01, Ri Bhoi district 94, which includes 26 Armed force/Para military and 68 civilians , West Jaintia Hills district 03 , East Jaintia Hills district 14, West Garo Hills district 223, which includes 146 Armed force/Para military and 77 civilians , South West Garo Hills district 04, South Garo Hills district 12, East Garo Hills district 03  and North Garo Hills district 12.

Meghalaya recorded new 7 recoveries,  total number recovered 776 .

Eight deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported so far.